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A collection of letters received after publication of J.L.Barber's The story of Oakham School including one from Robert Fellowes in service to the Queen.

Stretching back to the headmastership of Dr. Doncaster, this collection comprehensively covers the correspondence, publications, photographs and other ephemera of the headmasters of Oakham School up to the present day. For many of the headmasters, correspondence and rolls calls are a significant theme in their series.

This collection also contains an excellent record of speeches and sermons given by G. Talbot Griffiths and John Buchanan.

The final series on reports covers the headmaster's, deputy headmaster's and registers writings on the state of the school, including topics such as building and estate development, admissions, the curriculum, examination results, and Old Oakhamians.

A letter from J. Buchanan to Gerald about an anthology and how they can make a profit from them.

A letter (A) from John Buchanan to Old Oakhamian thanking them for their generous retirement gifts and the O.O. London dinner, and addressing his farewells. Attached is a hand-written draft on the letter (B).

A letter from the Headmaster, John Buchanan, to Alwyne Westmoreland regarding the next Development Campaign, and thanking him for his support.

A letter from O.O. Alwyne Westmoreland to the Headmaster, John Buchanan, regarding Oakham School winning the Ashburton Shield, captained by Chris Frame, in 1966.

A letter from the Headmaster Richard Bull to John Barber regarding his arriving at Oakham School, and gratitude to staff and Old Oakhamians in his first term.

Two letter from Tony Earl congratulating John Barber on his book "The Story of Oakham School".

A letter from J. D. Buchanan to Richard thanking him for his kind note and some kind of donation. Also congratulates Richard on his results.

A letter from J. D. Buchanan to Walker describing how good Richard's sermon was and how it was a first in Oakham school history. Commendation for his A Levels.